ShaoLin Aptus And ShaoLin CogoFS Are Available In MandrakeStore

ShaoLin Aptus And ShaoLin CogoFS Are Available In MandrakeStore

(Hong Kong - October 15, 2002) ShaoLin Microsystems Limted, a Linux-based systems and solutions developer, today announced the online reseller partnership with MandrakeSoft. ShaoLin Microsystems provides MandrakeSoft with the latest version of its Linux desktop deployment and management middle-ware software, ShaoLin Aptus 2.0, a standard pack with 5 client CPU licenses (CCL); and stackable compression file system for Linux, ShaoLin CogoFS 1.0 which enables its innovative and powerful kernel-based compression technology lowering network traffic, reducing file server load, and saving disk space usage. Both ShaoLin software products are now available to be sold in online http://www.mandrakestore.com">MandrakeStore.

http://www.shaolinmicro.com/product/aptus/index.php">ShaoLin Aptus supports Mandrake Linux 8.x and 9.0, Redhat Linux 7.2, 7.3, Chinese 1.0, Red Flag 3.0 and soon supports UnitedLinux. David Chow, ShaoLin's Managing Director said, ''We are very pleased to partner with MandrakeSoft to give Mandrake Linux users an excellent chance to experience how easy to make Linux on the desktop with ShaoLin Aptus, and multiply efficiency of file server load, network traffics, and disk space usage with http://www.shaolinmicro.com/product/cogofs/index.php">ShaoLin CogoFS. Mandrake Linux and ShaoLin Aptus added with ShaoLin CogoFS is a great match for Linux desktop environment in terms of market positioning.''

''ShaoLin Microsystems is growing rapidly in Asia.'' said Yu YU, Business Development Manager of MandrakeSoft S.A.''The trial version of ShaoLin Aptus and ShaoLin CogoFs both have been inserted in the new released Mandrake Linux 9.0 commercial CD. We are very happy that today we have the opportunity to offer our users to get and experience the powerful and reliable ShaoLin products directly from http://www.mandrakestore.com">MandrakeStore. We hope our cooperaiton will explore more business opportunities over Europe to ShaoLin Microsystems., will increas Mandrake Linux's brand recognition among ShaoLin users.''

About ShaoLin Microsystems Ltd.

ShaoLin Microsystems Ltd. is focused on the creation and development of Linux-based systems and solutions. ShaoLin gives customers full command over their desktop computing networks with end-to-end software solutions based on our cutting-edge Linux kernel, file system, and network management technology. ShaoLin Microsystems was founded in 2000 with a mission to develop and market superior Linux-based solutions to multiply efficiency in organizations, increase productivity, and reduce costs. We believe our success relies on the capability to understand the needs and desires of customers and consistently deliver excellent products and services. We strive to provide customers the best solution based on our 3R strategy, the "Right thing at the Right time for the Right person". For more information, please visit the web site http://www.shaolinmicro.com">www.shaolinmicro.com.

About MandrakeSoft

MandrakeSoft provides a trusted interface between users of information technology and Open Source developers. The company offers its enterprise, government and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux and OpenSource software and related services, plus user-friendly and highly competitive information technologies. Additionally, MandrakeSoft offers technologists committed to Open Source software and courseware a trusted channel to offer their services.

MandrakeSoft has technologists in over 20 countries, and is traded on Paris Euronext Marche Libre (Euroclear code: 4477.PA; Reuters code: MAKE.PA) and the US OTC market (stock symbol MDKFF). "Born on the Internet" in late 1998, MandrakeSoft has established headquarters in the U.S.A., Montreal and France. Please visit the website: http://www.mandrakesoft.com for more information.